Chandigarh, November 16: BJP Scheduled Caste Morcha Punjab Vice President Paramjit Singh Kainth has written a letter to the Central Government led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the Punjab Government led by Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann, demanding the construction of a grand memorial in the memory of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji's disciples, Bhai Dayal Das, Bhai Mati Das, and Bhai Sati Das. These courageous disciples stood resolutely with "Hind-di-Chadar" Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji, sacrificing their lives to protect the faith and religion of Kashmiri Pandits when Mughal Emperor Aurangzeb forced Kashmiri Pandits (Brahmins) to convert to Islam. BJP leader Paramjeet Kainth explained that the cruel tyrant Emperor Aurangzeb was known for his conservative Islamic policies, which included reimposing the jizya tax on non-Muslims and ordering the demolition of temples and schools belonging to "infidels." Forced conversions were ordered, and those who refused to convert faced harsh punishments, including the death penalty.

Guru Tegh Bahadur's martyrdom was a powerful message of resistance against religious intolerance and injustice. In a public display of brutality, Guru Sahib's head was severed from his body, but his sacrifice became a symbol of the struggle to protect religious freedom, human dignity, and the rights of all religions. There can be no understanding between an unconscious force drenched in blood and a proud people living peaceful, dignified lives. This sacrifice awakened Hindus from their passive silence and gave them the courage to understand the power derived from self-respect and sacrifice. Thus, Guru Tegh Bahadur earned the affectionate title of "Hind-di-Chadar," or the Shield of India.